Posted on March 11, 2014 | 3:28 PM

Hawak Kamay will be the comeback teleserye of Piolo Pascual after last year's Apoy Sa Dagat with Angelica Panganiban and Diether Ocampo. This will also be Iza Calzado's big return in primetime drama, following the successful teleserye Kahit Puso'y Masugatan which also starred Andi Eigenmann, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion.

According to reports, Piolo Pascual was the one who requested to be paired with Iza Calzado in this upcoming series, which is said to be directed by Ruel Bayani.

Iza has already worked with Piolo twice in movies, first in the highly-acclaimed Milan (with Claudine Barretto as female lead), and second on the mega blockbuster hit Starting Over Again, both helmed by award-winning director Olivia Lamasan.

Iza Calzado and Piolo Pascual, who both said they are very excited for their team up, already had a look test for the upcoming series. Aside from the two, Hawak Kamay will also star Nikki Gil and some newly-discovered talents.

Are you excited for this Piolo-Iza teleserye? Reports said the cameras will start rolling this March.

Posted on February 24, 2014 | 10:30 AM

Star Cinema's Valentine offering Starting Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga has already gross P300 million at the box office in just 12 days. This was revealed by one of the movie's stars, Iza Calzado on Buzz ng Bayan Sunday.

Starting Over Again is bound to break the box office record set by Star Cinema's January 2014 release Bride For Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, which grossed P324 million in 4 weeks according to Box Office Mojo.

Starting Over Again tells the story of college professor Marco (Piolo Pascual), whose girlfriend, Ginny (Toni Gonzaga), left him without saying goodbye. The two cross paths again but Marco, who is now a chef, is already happy with a new partner, Patty (Iza Calzado).

Written by Carmi Raymundo and directed by Olivia Lamasan, Starting over Again is now approaching its third week in cinemas.

Posted on February 18, 2014 | 7:20 PM

After breaking box office records in the Philippines, Star Cinema's Starting Over Again topbilled by Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga is now ready to invade the US, Canada, Australia and Middle East. Also starring Iza Calzado, the Olivia Lamasan-directed movie is now ready to make Pinoys in these territories laugh, cry, fall in love, and believe in second chances.

Star Cinema has scored another big hit with the first big screen tandem of Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga in the Valentine movie Starting Over Again The said movie has grossed P200 million in just 5 days of showing.

This figure was announced by Star Cinema’s advertising and promotions manager Mico Del Rosario and was also posted on the film outfit's official Instagram account.

"#StartingOverAgain has made 200M in 5 days! Maraming maraming maraming salamat sa napakainit na suporta mga Kapamilya! To God be the glory!" Star Cinema said on the photo's caption.

Starting Over Again tells the story of college professor Marco (Piolo Pascual), whose girlfriend, Ginny (Toni Gonzaga), left him without saying goodbye. The two cross paths again but Marco, who is now a chef, is already happy with a new partner, Patty (Iza Calzado).

Written by Carmi Raymundo and directed by Olivia Lamasan, Starting over Again is now showing in close to 300 theaters nationwide.

Starting over Again opened in theaters last February 12 with about P25 million and has breached the P100-million mark in a matter of three days. The movie is also doing well overseas and is also showing in over 50 theaters in North America.

Also starring Iza Calzado, the Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga movie is "8 months in the making and 13 years in the waiting," as how the lead stars described it.

Starting Over Again, written by Carmi Raymundo and directed by Olivia Lamasan, is now on the running to be the highest-grossing film this and the biggest hit for Gonzaga and Pascual. The success of the film will also make Piolo and Toni as contenders for this year's box office king and queen titles.

Star Cinema's Valentine offering Starting Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga is a big box office hit in the Philippines. The movie opened in cinemas February 12 and moviegoers continue to line up for this Olivia Lamasan film.

In Starting Over Again, Piolo will portray Marco, a college professor-turned-chef who fell in love with his student Ginny, played by Toni. When Ginny left, Marco found a new love in Patty, played by Iza Calzado.

Below are some of the movie quotes and lines from Starting Over Again. Watch the film to know more about the context of these quotable quotes.

"Ours began in a most unexciting way, as friends. Now, our love may be quiet and boring but it is sure. With the right amount of trust and love, and even an allowance for mistake. I love him Ginny and in love, there is no fear."

Posted on February 15, 2014 | 9:36 AM

Star Cinema's Valentine offering Starting Over Again has breached the P100 million mark in just three days, making it a certified box office hit. The movie which stars Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga opened in cinemas nationwide on Wednesday.

Starting Over Again lead stars Piolo and Toni with 'Inang' Olive Lamasan

Starting over Again is one of the fastest films to reach the P100 million mark. The movie opened in theaters with about P25 million and the box office gross doubled in just a matter of two days. No wonder, the over 3 million trailer views and the positive reviews of viewers translated to its immense success.

Star Cinema opened the year with a big box office hit in Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's Bride For Rent and with how Toni and Piolo's first movie was appreciated by the audience, it is without a doubt that the movie will surpass the P325 million set by the KimXi tandem to be the highest-grossing Valentine movie of all time.

It is also bound to be the most successful movie of lead stars Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual.

Also starring Iza Calzado (who impressed moviegoers with her performance in this film) and directed by Olivia Lamasan, Starting Over Again is now showing in more than 200 theaters nationwide.

Posted on February 14, 2014 | 6:00 PM

Fresh from a recent Manila premiere that was packed with fans and a record-breaking opening day gross of P25 million, the Philippines’s “Ultimate Heartthrob” Piolo Pascual and actress-singer-host Toni Gonzaga, one of the hottest female triple threats in Philippine showbiz today, will fly almost 8,000 miles to meet their fans in the San Francisco Bay Area for the U.S. premiere of the romantic comedy, Starting Over Again.

The premiere, a Valentine’s Day offering from ABS-CBN Star Cinema and TFC@TheMovies, is set for February 15, Saturday, with 1:00pm and 6:30pm screenings at historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City.

Starting Over Again has generated huge buzz because of the chemistry of the two lead stars and the numerous positive reviews by critics, bloggers and fans who are raving over the brilliantly directed movie by the award-winning Olivia M. Lamasan, director of international Filipino blockbuster films from Star Cinema like Milan, In My Life, In the Name of Love and The Mistress, to name a few. The screenplay was by Carmi Raymundo who wrote the recent Kim Chiu-Xian Lim blockbuster, Bride for Rent and other hits like My Amnesia Girl and It Takes A Man and a Woman.

“It’s been a while since we’ve held a movie premiere here in the U.S. and we thought that bringing the much anticipated first big screen collaboration of two of the industry’s biggest stars, one of the most successful Filipina directors of all time, and one screenwriter who has been on a blockbuster roll would make for an exciting Valentine’s Day gift to thousands of fans who want to see the movie plus Piolo and Toni in person,” said John-D Lazatin, ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals.

Indeed, there are great expectations for Starting Over Again from the four stellar heavyweights but they deliver in this movie. Toni plays Ginny – bubbly, brilliant and driven – who, as a student in Architecture romantically pursues Marco (Piolo), a professor. Eyebrows may be raised but the two genuinely fall in love, until one day, Ginny left for no apparent reason, breaking Marco’s heart into a thousand pieces. Years later, their paths cross again: Ginny has the successful career that she dreamed of while Marco is now a chef… with a new ladylove in Patty (played by the exquisite Iza Calzado). Seems like they are all happy. But wait… Ginny wants Marco back. The journey of second chances begin with Ginny chasing Marco again. But will this have a happy ending or will it end again in heartbreak?

Posted on February 13, 2014 | 9:51 AM

Star Cinema's Valentine offering Starting Over Again has grossed P24.3 million at the box office on its opening day. The movie which stars Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga premiered in the Philippines on Wednesday (February 12). This is higher than the first day gross of KimXi's certified box office hit Bride For Rent which opened at P21.2 million.

The figure came from ABS-CBN ad prom's Eric John Salut, who posted the latest box office update on Twitter. Meanwhile, a partial unofficial gross of P20 million was announced Wednesday on Aquino and Abunda Tonight during Toni Gonzaga's guesting.

From the its trailer views of more than 3 million and the reviews of moviegoers, there's no wonder that Starting Over Again will do well in the box office. Directed by the one and only Olivia Lamasan, the movie also stars Iza Calzado.

Check out Toni Gonzaga's interview on Aquino and Abunda Tonight Wednesday where she became very emotional because of the success of the movie.

Posted on February 10, 2014 | 8:57 PM

The top 10 pairs of ABS-CBN new reality show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles were revealed Saturday night when the contestants converged at the 'Timbangan ng Bayan' prior to the opening of the camp.

From an initial lineup of 14 pairs that were introduced, the ten that lost the highest percentage of their combined weight from the 30-day challenge were the ones selected to be officially inside the Biggest Loser camp. The 30-day challenge asked them to lose weight on their own and tested their determination to be in the competition.

The "Mag-Asawa" pair of Carl and Kayen topped the weigh-in, having lost a total of 56 (weight-loss percentage of 9.88%). Below are the Top 10 of The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles:

1.
Mag-Asawa

Carl, 36, – 280
lbs down to 252 lbs

Kayen, 35 – 287
lbs down to 259 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 56 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 9.88%

6.
Biga-Team

Osie, 45 – 280 lbs down to 269 lbs

Francis, 21 – 305
lbs down to 282 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 36 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 6.09%

2.
Brothers

Christian, 24 –
255 lbs down to 235 lbs

Ralph, 22 – 273
lbs down to 247 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 46 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 8.71%

7.
Magpinsan

Carol, 36 – 216
lbs down to 200 lbs

Lovely, 25 – 205
lbs down to 197 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 24 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 5.7%

3.
Magkapatid

Ikya, 222 lbs down
to 204 lbs

Bryan, 293 lbs
down to 270 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 41 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 7.96%

8.
Sisters

Tin, 22 – 203 lbs
down to 192 lbs

Dianne, 23 – 275
lbs down to 260 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 26 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 5.44%

4.
Showbiz Royalties

Cathy,16 – 294 lbs
down to 276 lbs

Pat, 26 – 254 lbs
down to 236 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 36 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 6.57%

9.
Mag-Tropa

Tristan, 38 – 307
lbs down to 293 lbs

Jepoy, 37 – 300
lbs down to 282 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 32 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 5.27%

5.
Magkasintahan

Valerie, 24 – 227
lbs down to 220 lbs

Biggie, 26 – 313
lbs down to 285 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 35 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 6.48%

10.
Officemates

Bien, 31 – 380 lbs
down to 359 lbs

Mai, 27 – 248 lbs
down to 236 lbs

Combined weight
loss: 33 lbs

Weight loss
percentage: 5.25%

The pairs eliminated and will not be able to compete inside the camp were ex-cheerleaders Cherry and Randall, bilibilin beauties Benzi and Ysai, mother-daughter tandem Mommy Osie and Nina, and twins Chrisfer and Chesfer. However, former member of Bigating Gwapings, Andrew dropped out of the competition. Mommy Osie who had the highest individual weight loss percentage among the eight eliminated contestants replaced him, partnering with Francis to form a new duo, Biga-Team. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

Posted on February 7, 2014 | 9:24 PM

The cast will soon be complete for “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” as the reality show opens its camp to its final 10 pairs of contestants this Monday (Feb 10).

From an initial lineup of 14 pairs that were introduced this week, the ten that will lose the highest percentage of their combined weight from the 30-day challenge will enter, train, and compete in the camp. The 30-day challenge asked them to lose weight on their own and tested their determination to be in the competition.

The 14 pairs will converge at the Timbangan ng Bayan tomorrow (Feb 8) for their much-anticipated weigh-in.

Tune in to see who among Chinese brothers Ralph and Christian, nurse sisters Tin and Dianne, married couple Carl and Kayen, siblings Bryan and Ikya, officemates Bien and Mai, cousins Lovely and Carol, twins Chrisfer and Chesfer, showbiz royalties Pat and Cathy, ex-cheerleaders Cherry and Randall, beauty queens Benzi and Ysai, stranger pair Francis and Andrew, mother-daughter tandem Mommy Osie and Nina, high school pals Tristan and Jepoy, and lovers Biggie and Valerie.

Who among them will make it as the official contestants of “Biggest Loser Doubles”?

Watch “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” from Mondays to Fridays after “The Legal Wife” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, and on Saturdays after “MMK.” For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.

Check out the making of Star Cinema's upcoming Valentine movie Starting Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga. The movie is directed by no less than the Olivia Lamasan in celebration of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary.

In Starting Over Again, Piolo will portray Marco, a college professor-turned-chef who fell in love with his student Ginny, played by Toni. When Ginny left, Marco found a new love in Patty, played by Iza Calzado.

Posted on January 30, 2014 | 7:58 PM

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles will give a sneak peek at the inspiring stories of some of its contestants who will undergo a life-changing journey to a healthier life in its primer this Saturday (Feb 1) on ABS-CBN.

They will be introduced by no less than the “Biggest Loser” team composed of host Iza Calzado, challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, and fitness coaches and real-life married couple Jim and Toni Saret, who will also share how they got to be a part of the reality show and the weight loss struggles they faced when they were younger.

The primer will show the pre-camp, the first part of the competition where the contestants will be asked to lose weight on their own, using only the things that are readily available in their homes and environment, for 30 days.

“Ang Bigating Pagbabago: The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles Primer” will air after the “MMK” episode featuring Iza’s inspiring journey to health and how she bravely faced and overcame obesity.

Don’t miss the primer on Saturday (Feb 1) and the official premiere of “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” this Monday (Feb 3), after “The Legal Wife” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. It will air from Mondays to Fridays, and on Saturdays after “MMK.”

For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.

Actress Iza Calzado will be joining ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime. According to the actress, she will be a guest co-host on the show starting February 1 although she still yet to confirm whether she will be regular on the show.

"Wala pang official confirmation, but I’ll be guest host there this Saturday," Iza told reporters at the press conference for The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles which will premiere this February 3 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

With Anne starting to get busy with the taping of Dyesebel, many are now asking whether Iza will serve as Anne's replacement in the show for the meantime. Anne's new fantaserye will be taping in Palawan and it will be a hassle for her to fly back and forth for the noontime show which airs daily.

"Hindi na po ako makakasama sa Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon as I’ll focus muna on Biggest Loser then I'l still have [the movie I did with Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga] Starting Over Again that opens on February 12." Iza said.

According to reports, Iza was replaced in Bea Alonzo's upcoming teleserye because her contract states that she will have to be the lead star of the teleseryes she will be doing. Iza, though, didn't mind playing support to Bea when she was asked about the project.

Do you like Iza to be a regular host in It's Showtime? Well, the girl has already some background in hosting a noontime show, being part of Eat Bulaga back when she was still in GMA-7.

Posted on January 29, 2014 | 1:41 PM

Twenty-four year old actor-host Matteo Guidicelli sees himself settling down at the age of 28.

When asked about the qualities he wants to find in his bride-to-be, Matteo answers, “I’d like to marry somebody that I can trust, that’s conservative.”

Is he referring to her rumored girlfriend, popstar Sarah Geronimo? Matteo, however, neither confirmed nor denied it, but openly professed that the singer-actress is very special to him.

Why settle down at 28? “I am excited to grow old, I am excited to find out what life has to offer, and I am excited to have a family,” Matteo reveals to Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan Ni Tunying ” airing this Thursday (Jan 30).

“The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles” host Iza Calzado, meanwhile, is uncertain about when she will get married, but is positive with what the Year of the Wooden Horse will bring her.

“I don’t have plans yet, but they say 2014 is my year and I am claiming it. It is mine,” she declares.

The 32-year old actress is currently in a relationship with Filipino-British commercial model Ben Wintle. Is marriage already in their plans?

“Sometimes, when we’re talking about it, it seems that he can’t see himself staying here for a long time. I told him that if we get married, I have to keep coming back to the Philippines because I don’t think I can leave this industry,” Iza explains.

Iza insists that her love for acting will keep her from moving abroad permanently.

Living in a broken family, how did Iza empower herself to win her personal battle with her weight? How did her seemingly simple weight problem became a crucial turning point in her life?

Also part of the “MMK” are Dimples Romana, Christian Vasquez, Ina Feleo and Joross Gamboa. The Raz de la Torre-directed episode is written by Cyrus Dan L. Cañares and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario.

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon.

Discover Iza’s triumph over life battles in “MMK” this Saturday, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to MMK.abs-cbn.com, follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter, and “like” Facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

Posted on January 19, 2014 | 9:35 AM

Star Cinema has released the full trailer for the upcoming Valentine movie Starting Over Again starring Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga. The said movie is still part of the film outfit's 20th anniversary celebration.

In Starting Over Again, Piolo will portray Marco, a college professor-turned-chef who fell in love with his student Ginny, played by Toni. When Ginny left, Marco found a new love in Patty, played by Iza Calzado.

Written by Carmi Raymundo and directed by Olivia Lamasan, Starting Over Again is one romance-drama film that will change your outlook on regrets and chances on love. The movie will open in theaters this February 12.

"Anong karapatan mong hingin ang isang bagay na ipinagdamot mong ibigay? I deserve an explanation! I deserve an acceptable reason," Marco said in one of the most applauded scenes in the trailer below.

Posted on January 17, 2014 | 6:16 PM

Award-winning actress Iza Calzado is pulling out all the stops to prepare for one of her most challenging projects to date — hosting the newest season of the country’s biggest reality show “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition,” which premieres February 3 on ABS-CBN.

“It’s my first time hosting a major TV show. I’m happy because I learned a lot from it. As much as I can, I will make sure that I will do it right and I will give my very best for this project,” Iza said.

To prepare, Iza underwent a workshop to enhance her hosting skills.

“Of course, I need to work hard as a host so I can help the whole team showcase the contestants’ struggles, as well as their experiences and weight-loss journey inside the camp,” said Iza.

Aside from hosting, Iza will also impart her weight-loss success story and experiences. Iza has been open about her struggle with her weight when she was a teenager. She went through daunting challenges in her life, but bravely faced all of them and persevered to lose the extra pounds. This is why many regard Iza as credible to host “The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles.”

Through her experiences, she has proven that people who are dealing with the same problem can get on the road to better health.

Watch how Iza braved all these challenges in an episode of “MMK” to be aired on February 1.

The reality show’s much-awaited premiere on February 3, meanwhile, will feature the transformation of 14 pairs of overweight Filipinos who will face difficult challenges and compete in their journey to a better health and better life.

Like in the previous edition, the contestants will live in a camp where they will undergo rigorous training conducted by challenge masters Matteo Guidicelli and Robi Domingo, along with coaches Jim and Toni Saret.

Each pair is expected to do everything it takes to stay in the competition and encourage each other to lose weight —a twist that will also test their relationship as relatives, work colleagues, or friends and will show that in having a partner, the journey to a better life will be lighter.

For updates on the program, follow @BLPinoyEdition on Twitter and @biggestloserdoubles on Instagram or like www.facebook.com/abscbn.biggestloserpinoyedition.